Ricky Morton Criticizes Ultimte X Participants After Leon Slater’s Spot at TNA Rebellion – Leon Slater competed in a high-risk Ultimate X match at TNA Rebellion, vying for the X Division Championship against Moose, KC Navarro, Matt Cardona, El Hijo del Vikingo, and Sidney Akeem. During the match, Slater attempted a daring senton 450º splash from the top of the Ultimate X structure onto his opponents positioned on the floor below.
Typically, wrestlers catch a high-flying competitor during such a spot to prevent serious injury. However, during this moment, either a miscommunication or poor positioning resulted in a frightening situation: Slater crashed directly to the floor with minimal or no protection from his opponents.
Following the incident, wrestling legend Ricky Morton took to social media to voice his frustration. Morton criticized the participants involved, expressing disappointment in their failure to properly protect Slater during the risky maneuver.
“I’m disappointed. Leon gave you his trust and body on the line for an amazing moment & all of you DROPPED him,” Morton wrote. “Thank God he walked away. In our business, trust is everything and his trust may never be the same.”
Fortunately, despite the alarming fall, Leon Slater later provided an update on social media reassuring fans that he was okay after the match.
The situation highlighted the ever-present risks wrestlers take during high-stakes matches like Ultimate X, where timing, coordination, and mutual trust are essential for safety. Morton’s comments serve as a reminder of the serious consequences that can result from even a slight lapse in execution during professional wrestling’s most dangerous stunts.
Fans and wrestlers alike are relieved that Slater escaped serious injury, and the incident is expected to spark further conversations within TNA and the wrestling industry about safety during elaborate multi-man matches.
Ricky Morton Criticizes Ultimte X Participants After Leon Slater’s Spot at TNA Rebellion
